Martin Keown’s Warning to Arsenal Defenders Ahead of Harry Kane Champions League Challenge
Harry Kane, the prolific striker who currently plays for Bayern Munich, is set to face off against Arsenal in the Champions League quarter-finals. This news has sparked concern among Arsenal fans and former player Martin Keown, who believes that Kane will be relishing the opportunity to take on the Gunners’ defense once again.
Kane has had a remarkable debut season with Bayern Munich, scoring an impressive 37 goals in all competitions. He is even closing in on Robert Lewandowski’s record for the most goals in a single season. The English captain has a history of tormenting Arsenal’s defense, particularly in the north London derby during his time with Tottenham.
Arsenal’s current center-back partnership of William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes is highly regarded as one of Europe’s strongest. However, Keown pointed out that despite their recent clean sheet against Porto, they still experienced some nervy moments. This has raised concerns about their ability to handle Kane’s threat.
During an interview with the BBC, Keown stated, “You look at Harry Kane, the number of goals. He’s scored a whole lot of goals against Arsenal and he might be licking his lips at this one. I think that sets up for a fantastic opportunity.” Keown also acknowledged the significance of Arsenal’s return to the Champions League quarter-finals, considering their recent struggles.
It is worth noting that Kane is not the only former Tottenham player now playing for Bayern Munich. Eric Dier is currently on loan with the German giants after being deemed surplus to requirements by manager Ange Postecoglou. Dier expressed his excitement about returning to England to play against Arsenal, stating, “It is of course special for me to return to England for a game so quickly after my arrival at FC Bayern – and then to North London of all places.”
Despite the challenge that lies ahead, Arsenal should not be underestimated. They have a young and talented team that has been performing well. However, they will need to find a way to contain Kane’s goal-scoring prowess if they hope to come out on top in this highly anticipated Champions League clash.
In conclusion, Harry Kane’s upcoming Champions League quarter-final against Arsenal has raised concerns among fans and pundits alike. Martin Keown has highlighted Kane’s impressive goal-scoring record against Arsenal and believes that the Gunners’ defense will have their work cut out for them. However, Arsenal should not be written off, as they have shown resilience and promise in recent matches. The stage is set for an exciting showdown between two top teams in European football.